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Combining insulin and sulfonylurea is usually not endorsed, as they have similar mechanisms of action providing more insulin , and the same glucose-lowering effect can usually be achieved with a modestly higher dose of insulin alone.
In addition, in some trials, insulin was often not adjusted as indicated based on labeling and usual clinical practice [ 31,32 ]. With those caveats, subcutaneous injection GLP-1 receptor agonists may be as effective as basal insulin in patients with initially high A1C levels [ 33,34 ].
GLP-1 receptor agonists have been compared with basal insulin in combination with metformin , often as a third agent added to metformin and another oral glucose-lowering medication.
In most of these trials, GLP-1 receptor agonists have achieved at least equivalent glycemic management as the addition of basal insulin with the added benefit of weight loss, rather than weight gain, as is often seen with basal insulin. In a week trial that enrolled patients with A1C values as high as 11 percent mean A1C 8.
These trials are reviewed separately. See "Glucagon-like peptide 1-based therapies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus". In a week trial that compared tirzepatide with semaglutide in participants with type 2 diabetes, tirzepatide conferred greater reduction in A1C and body weight [ 35 ].
Clinical data are not yet available to establish whether tirzepatide also provides the cardiovascular or kidney protective benefits shown for some GLP-1 receptor agonists. Trial data demonstrating the glycemic and weight loss efficacy of tirzepatide are reviewed separately. See "Glucagon-like peptide 1-based therapies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Clinical outcomes'.
Data from small trials demonstrate substantial inter-individual variability in treatment response to specific medications for endpoints including glycemia and reduction in albuminuria [ 36,37 ], further underscoring the importance of individualized therapy. Established cardiovascular or kidney disease — For patients with existing ASCVD, HF, or albuminuric DKD, a glucose-lowering medication with evidence of cardiac or kidney benefit should be added to metformin algorithm 2.
SGLT2 inhibitors with cardiovascular benefit empagliflozin or canagliflozin are good alternatives. See "Glucagon-like peptide 1-based therapies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Cardiovascular effects'. In the setting of declining eGFR, the main reason to prescribe an SGLT2 inhibitor is to reduce progression of DKD.
However, cardiac and kidney benefits have been shown in patients with eGFR below this threshold. See "Treatment of diabetic kidney disease", section on 'Type 2 diabetes: Treat with additional kidney-protective therapy'.
In the absence of randomized trials directly comparing cardiovascular outcomes of the GLP-1 receptor agonists and SGLT2 inhibitors, the following findings and those from network meta-analyses [ 38,39 ] largely support our approach outlined above:. See "Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors for the treatment of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Cardiovascular effects'.
Patients at high CVD risk but without a prior event might benefit, but the data are less definitive [ 45 ]. Similarly, patients without severely increased albuminuria derive some benefit, but the absolute benefits are greater among those with severely increased albuminuria.
For the other primary outcome a composite of hospitalization for myocardial infarction or stroke , there was a small benefit with SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with a history of CVD rate difference There was no difference in CVD outcomes between the two classes in those without a history of CVD.
GLP-1 receptor agonists are an alternative since glycemic benefit is independent of kidney function. In addition, GLP-1 receptor agonists have been shown to slow the rate of decline in eGFR and prevent worsening of albuminuria, albeit to a lesser degree than SGLT2 inhibitors.
GLP-1 receptor agonists should be titrated slowly, with monitoring for GI side effects, which could precipitate dehydration and acute kidney injury AKI. See "Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors for the treatment of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus" and "Glucagon-like peptide 1-based therapies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Microvascular outcomes'.
We avoid use of SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with frequent genitourinary yeast infections or bacterial urinary tract infections, low bone density and high risk for falls and fractures, foot ulceration, and factors predisposing to diabetic ketoacidosis eg, pancreatic insufficiency, drug or alcohol use disorder because of increased risk for each while using these agents.
SGLT2 inhibitors should be held for procedures, colonoscopy preparation, and with poor oral intake to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis. See "Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors for the treatment of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Contraindications and precautions'.
In general, we tolerate higher glycemic targets, and, if medication is required, we prefer a short-acting, low-dose sulfonylurea eg, glipizide , repaglinide , linagliptin , or cautious use of a GLP-1 receptor agonist or insulin.
See "Management of hyperglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes and advanced chronic kidney disease or end-stage kidney disease", section on 'Treatment' and "Sulfonylureas and meglitinides in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Use in chronic kidney disease' and "Sulfonylureas and meglitinides in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Clinical use of meglitinides'.
Without established cardiovascular or kidney disease — For most patients without established ASCVD or kidney disease who have persistent hyperglycemia while taking metformin mg per day or a lower maximally tolerated dose , we suggest a GLP-1 receptor agonist or basal insulin based on the results of the GRADE trial, a comparative effectiveness study of commonly used classes of glucose lowering medications algorithm 2 [ 10,54 ].
In the GRADE trial, choice of a second glucose-lowering medication was evaluated in patients with type 2 diabetes A1C 6. Participants with hyperglycemia despite taking maximum tolerated doses of metformin were randomly assigned to treatment with U glargine, liraglutide , glimepiride , or sitagliptin.
Over a mean follow-up of five years, all four medications lowered A1C levels. The proportion of individuals with severe hypoglycemia was highest in the glimepiride group 2.
Liraglutide had the highest frequency of gastrointestinal side effects. The treatment groups did not differ in the rate of the prespecified secondary micro- or macrovascular outcomes, including moderately or severely increased albuminuria, reduced kidney function, peripheral neuropathy, major adverse cardiovascular events MACE , hospitalization for HF, cardiovascular mortality, or overall mortality [ 54,55 ].
However, there was a small reduction in the incidence of any CVD defined as first incidence of MACE, hospitalization for unstable angina or HF, or revascularization in any arterial bed with liraglutide 6. The GRADE trial was designed and implemented prior to the availability of SGLT2 inhibitors.
SGLT2 inhibitors have lower glycemic efficacy compared with basal insulin and GLP-1 receptor agonists [ 20 ]. The cardiovascular benefit of SGLT2 inhibitors has not been demonstrated in those at low cardiovascular risk.
Shorter-term trial data also support selection of the dual-acting GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist tirzepatide as a second glucose-lowering agent, particularly in individuals for whom substantial body weight loss is a treatment goal.
Trial data for tirzepatide are reviewed separately. The choice of an alternative glucose-lowering medication is guided by efficacy, patient comorbidities, preferences, side effects, and cost algorithm 2.
These benefits are offset by risks of hypoglycemia and modest weight gain. Sulfonylureas can be used safely and effectively with dose adjustment, even in people at risk of hypoglycemia, but this requires a bit more attention. We prefer a shorter-duration sulfonylurea or one with relatively lower risk for hypoglycemia eg, glipizide , glimepiride , since longer-acting glyburide is associated with a higher risk of hypoglycemia, especially in older or frail patients.
In addition, there are good data providing reassurance of the cardiovascular safety of these sulfonylureas. See "Sulfonylureas and meglitinides in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Cardiovascular effects'.
The glycemic efficacy of sulfonylureas in combination with other oral agents is illustrated by the findings of a meta-analysis of trials in which sulfonylureas were added to oral agents predominantly metformin or thiazolidinediones [ 56 ].
Compared with placebo, the addition of sulfonylureas to oral diabetes treatment lowered A1C by 1. The clinical use, side effects, and concerns about the cardiovascular safety of sulfonylureas are reviewed separately.
See "Sulfonylureas and meglitinides in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus". SGLT2 inhibitors are associated with modest weight loss. With both medication classes, weight loss effects are stronger when the medication is combined with sustained efforts at dietary modification.
In patients with diabetes mellitus and biopsy-proven NASH, pioglitazone has been shown to improve fibrosis as well as inflammation and steatosis. GLPbased therapies also appear to improve liver biopsy evidence of NASH. These studies are reviewed in detail separately. See "Management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adults", section on 'Patients with NASH and diabetes'.
The potential benefits of these drugs must be balanced with their associated adverse effects. In particular, pioglitazone is not typically a first-choice agent due to adverse effects, including increased risk of weight gain, fluid retention, HF, fractures, and the potential increased risk of bladder cancer.
It may play a role in the treatment of selected patients with severe insulin resistance, NASH or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease , at low risk of fracture.
Adverse effects of pioglitazone may be minimized by using 15 to 30 mg rather than the 45 mg highest dose. See "Management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in adults", section on 'Patients with NASH and diabetes' and "Thiazolidinediones in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Safety' and "Glucagon-like peptide 1-based therapies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Adverse effects'.
Trials comparing other combinations are reviewed separately in the individual topics. See "Glucagon-like peptide 1-based therapies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Glycemic efficacy' and "Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 DPP-4 inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Glycemic efficacy' and "Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors for the treatment of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Glycemic efficacy'.
Dual agent failure — For patients who have deterioration of glycemic management on dual therapy, the options include:. Although guidelines suggest combining SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists [ 1 ], we do not usually add an SGLT2 inhibitor to GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy for hyperglycemia alone given the absence of data showing additive cardiovascular and kidney benefit and increased patient burden cost, polypharmacy, adverse effects.
The choice of additional therapy should be individualized, as discussed above for patients with monotherapy failure, based on efficacy, glycemic target, risk of hypoglycemia, the patient's underlying comorbidities, impact on weight, side effects, and cost.
See 'Monotherapy failure' above. In patients on sulfonylureas and metformin who are starting insulin therapy, sulfonylureas are generally discontinued, while metformin is continued. In patients on a DPP-4 inhibitor who are starting a GLP-1 receptor agonist or dual-acting GLP-1 and GIP receptor agonist, the DPP-4 inhibitor should be discontinued.
Insulin dose requirements can decrease precipitously with the addition of these medications, requiring patient education and close follow-up with insulin dose adjustment in the short term to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia.
See "Glucagon-like peptide 1-based therapies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Cardiovascular effects' and "Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors for the treatment of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Cardiovascular effects'.
In a meta-analysis of randomized trials evaluating the addition of a third agent in patients inadequately managed with two agents predominantly metformin and a sulfonylurea or metformin and a thiazolidinedione , triple-agent combinations reduced A1C to a greater extent than two agents [ 58 ].
In trials lasting 52 to 54 weeks, the addition of thiazolidinediones, GLP-1 receptor agonists, or SGLT2 inhibitors to metformin and sulfonylurea reduced A1C to a similar extent, and tirzepatide imparted even greater A1C reduction.
However, these trials did not directly compare the third-line agents with each other. Moreover, only the GRADE study was of sufficient duration to determine long-term glycemic effects.
For patients who are not well managed on two oral agents, switching to insulin may be less expensive than adding a third oral or injectable agent, depending on which insulin and which third oral or injectable agent is selected.
Insulin initiation and intensification — If a decision has been made to add insulin to oral hypoglycemic therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes, a single daily dose of either insulin NPH or detemir given at bedtime or insulin glargine or degludec given in the morning or at bedtime is a reasonable initial regimen [ 1 ].
Metformin , GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, and SGLT2 inhibitors can be continued when insulin is added, whereas sulfonylureas and pioglitazone are usually discontinued due to reduced efficacy in comparison with other combinations and to adverse effects [ 59 ].
Patients should measure blood glucose at appropriate times, and usually once to twice per day, depending on the insulin used and timing of administration. For example, if bedtime NPH is used, it should be adjusted based on fasting glucose levels.
More frequent self-monitoring should be implemented during insulin dose adjustment and when changes in daily activities traveling, changes in diet or exercise pattern or acute illness makes insulin adjustments necessary. The dose of basal or long-acting insulin may be adjusted every three to four days until fasting glucose targets are achieved.
Once an insulin regimen is stable, less frequent glucose monitoring may suffice. See "Insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Titrating dose'. Related Pathway s : Diabetes: Initiation and titration of insulin therapy in non-pregnant adults with type 2 DM.
For patients who continue to have poor glycemic management on basal insulin after titration, diet and exercise patterns should be reviewed.
Potential next steps include adding rapid-acting insulin before the largest meal and then two or three meals if needed , adding a GLP-1 receptor agonist, or changing to premixed insulin twice daily figure 5. Several premixed combinations of basal and prandial insulin or basal insulin and a GLP-1 receptor agonist are available.
See "Insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Designing an insulin regimen' and "General principles of insulin therapy in diabetes mellitus" and "Glucagon-like peptide 1-based therapies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus".
Use of an intensive insulin regimen with multiple daily injections MDI; similar to that used in type 1 diabetes may be necessary in insulin-deficient type 2 diabetes.
Patients with type 2 diabetes on MDI or with insulin deficiency may benefit from devices used more commonly in type 1 diabetes such as insulin pumps or continuous glucose monitors.
See "Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion insulin pump " and "Glucose monitoring in the ambulatory management of nonpregnant adults with diabetes mellitus", section on 'CGM systems'. MDI results in higher serum insulin concentrations and better glycemic management than that achieved with either an oral drug or basal insulin therapy alone [ 7 ].
MDI in type 2 diabetes may require large doses of insulin to overcome insulin resistance and can be associated with substantial weight gain averaging 8. Patients with type 2 diabetes with generalized obesity or with central overweight, often with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, frequently require insulin doses in the range of 65 to units per day or much higher.
Although the total daily dose of insulin may be high, the insulin dose per kilogram is less remarkable. High daily insulin requirements may prompt consideration of use of concentrated insulins, such as U glargine or U regular insulin. Concentrated insulin formulations deliver more potent insulins in smaller volumes, which is less cumbersome for patients and facilitates improved insulin absorption.
See "General principles of insulin therapy in diabetes mellitus", section on 'U regular insulin' and "General principles of insulin therapy in diabetes mellitus", section on 'Basal insulin analogs'.
While use of concentrated insulins is often effective for glycemic management, the worsening obesity associated with high-dose insulin can result in progressively increasing insulin requirements.
This phenomenon may then lead to reconsideration of addition of an insulin-sparing agent eg, GLP-1 receptor agonist or thiazolidinedione or bariatric surgery.
See 'Bariatric metabolic surgery' below and "Medical nutrition therapy for type 2 diabetes mellitus". The vast majority of these CVD safety studies were placebo-controlled and enrolled all or a majority of patients with pre-existing CVD or at high cardiovascular risk, representing a minority of the type 2 diabetes population.
The long-term benefits and risks of using one agent over another in the absence of diagnosed CVD or high atherosclerotic CVD ASCVD risk are less clear. Thus, the results of these trials are most applicable to patients similar to the trial population and not to all patients with type 2 diabetes [ 2,60 ].
Cardiovascular benefit has been demonstrated for some of these medications when taken in combination with metformin , but benefit has not been definitively established in drug-naïve patients at low to moderate cardiovascular risk. See 'Without established cardiovascular or kidney disease' above.
The cardiovascular effects of each diabetes drug when data are available is reviewed in the individual topics. See "Metformin in the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Cardiovascular effects' and "Sulfonylureas and meglitinides in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Cardiovascular effects' and "Glucagon-like peptide 1-based therapies for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Cardiovascular effects' and "Thiazolidinediones in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Cardiovascular effects' and "Dipeptidyl peptidase 4 DPP-4 inhibitors for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Cardiovascular effects' and "Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors for the treatment of hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Cardiovascular effects' and "Insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus".
They can reduce A1C values slightly 0. They act predominantly by lowering glucose concentrations after meals but may be poorly tolerated because of flatulence and other gastrointestinal GI side effects. However, if they are started at a low dose 25 mg before meals and slowly increased, they can be effective in people who follow high-carbohydrate diets.
See "Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors for treatment of diabetes mellitus". Pramlintide is only approved for use in patients also taking prandial insulin, and therefore, it is not generally used in patients with type 2 diabetes.
It also has frequent GI side effects. See "Amylin analogs for the treatment of diabetes mellitus". In , another inhaled insulin preparation was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration FDA.
Inhaled insulin causes a very rapid rise in serum insulin concentration similar to that after subcutaneous rapid-acting insulins and faster than that after subcutaneous regular insulin.
It is designed to be used to manage postprandial glucose levels. Inhaled insulin may cause a transient cough with each inhalation, and it requires pulmonary monitoring.
It is used infrequently in patients with type 2 diabetes. See "Inhaled insulin therapy in diabetes mellitus". Colesevelam's mechanism of action to improve glycemia is uncertain [ 64 ]. One possibility is that bile acid sequestrants act in the GI tract to reduce glucose absorption.
In a meta-analysis of five short-term trials 16 to 26 weeks in patients with type 2 diabetes inadequately treated with oral agents or insulin, the addition of colesevelam compared with placebo modestly reduced A1C levels mean difference 0. The meta-analysis was limited by the high or unclear risk of bias in the individual trials.
Side effects can include constipation, nausea, and dyspepsia. In contrast to its effects on LDL cholesterol, colesevelam increases triglyceride concentrations by approximately 20 percent [ 66,67 ].
The clinical implications of this increase are unknown. See "Lipoprotein classification, metabolism, and role in atherosclerosis", section on 'Apolipoprotein C-III'.
Given the modest glucose-lowering effectiveness, expense, and limited clinical experience, we typically do not recommend colesevelam to improve glycemic management in patients with type 2 diabetes. See "Management of hyperprolactinemia", section on 'Overview of dopamine agonists'.
A quick-release formulation of bromocriptine has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus [ 68 ].
In short-term clinical trials in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, bromocriptine up to 4. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and headache [ 70 ]. The mechanism of action in reducing blood sugar is unknown.
Given its modest glucose-lowering effect, very frequent GI side effects, and the availability of more effective drugs, we do not recommend bromocriptine for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. BARIATRIC METABOLIC SURGERY — In patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity, bariatric and metabolic surgical procedures that result in sustained, major weight loss have been shown to lead to at least temporary remission of diabetes in a substantial fraction of patients.
Bariatric surgical procedures are targeted at weight loss in the setting of obesity; the term "metabolic surgery" is used when a major goal of surgery is to improve diabetes or other metabolic diseases eg, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Patient selection — Surgical treatment of obesity is an option to treat type 2 diabetes in appropriate surgical candidates with [ 71 ]:. Surgical treatment has also been endorsed in patients with type 2 diabetes with BMI 30 to Given the increasing availability of potent GLPbased therapies and lack of comparative effectiveness data for bariatric surgery and these potent agents, we review these options with our patients and engage in shared decision-making.
See "Initial management of hyperglycemia in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus", section on 'Diabetes education' and "Bariatric surgery for management of obesity: Indications and preoperative preparation", section on 'Indications'. Outcomes — Unblinded trials have compared bariatric surgery with medical therapy for the treatment of type 2 diabetes see "Outcomes of bariatric surgery", section on 'Diabetes mellitus'.
However, relapse of diabetes usually occurs over time, with 35 to 50 percent of patients who initially achieved diabetes remission after surgery experiencing a recurrence [ 72,75 ]. Nevertheless, bariatric surgery improves glycemia substantially and significantly more than medication therapy, and most patients have marked improvement in glycemic management for at least 5 to 15 years after surgery.
The effects of bariatric surgery on diabetes-related complications are reviewed in detail elsewhere. The body cannot handle a high level of ketones. While it can get rid of some in the urine, ketones may eventually build up, causing the blood to become too acidic.
This can lead to complications, such as DKA. DKA increases levels of acid in the body. Without treatment, it might lead to a diabetic coma. Some symptoms of DKA include:. Anyone with diabetes who suspects DKA should speak with their doctor about their symptoms and when to seek emergency care.
Learn more about diabetic ketoacidosis. Hyperglycemia is high blood glucose that can occur in people with diabetes due to several conditions, including insufficient or ineffective insulin, diabetes medications, or diet and lifestyle changes.
People without diabetes may also experience hyperglycemia. Symptoms include frequent urination, intense thirst, and high blood sugar readings during self-monitoring. If a person does not address high blood glucose, they might develop ketoacidosis, a dangerous buildup of waste products that can lead to diabetic coma.
Treatment may include adjustments in diabetes medication, exercise, and eating less during meals. Wearing a medical ID is essential for people with diabetes, as this can impact other treatments. Low blood sugar symptoms range in severity and some cases can be life-threatening.
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Otherwise, venous blood gases are usually adequate—the pH is typically 0. Point-of-care capillary blood beta-OHB measurement in emergency is sensitive and specific for DKA and, as a screening tool, may allow more rapid identification of hyperglycemic persons at risk for DKA 24— There are no definitive criteria for the diagnosis of DKA.
DKA is more challenging to diagnose in the presence of the following conditions: 1 mixed acid-base disorders e.
associated vomiting, which will raise the bicarbonate level ; 2 if there has been a shift in the redox potential, favouring the presence of beta-OHB rendering serum ketone testing negative ; or 3 if the loss of keto anions with sodium or potassium in osmotic diuresis has occurred, leading to a return of the plasma anion gap toward normal.
It is, therefore, important to measure ketones in both the serum and urine. If there is an elevated anion gap and serum ketones are negative, beta-OHB levels should be measured. Negative urine ketones should not be used to rule out DKA Measurement of serum lactate should be considered in hypoxic states.
Pregnant women in DKA typically present with lower PG levels than nonpregnant women 36and there are case reports of euglycemic DKA in pregnancy 37, Objectives of management include restoration of normal ECFV and tissue perfusion; resolution of ketoacidosis; correction of electrolyte imbalances and hyperglycemia; and the diagnosis and treatment of coexistent illness.
The issues that must be addressed in the individual presenting with DKA or HHS are outlined in Table 2. A summary of fluid therapy is outlined in Table 3and a management algorithm and formulas for calculating key measurements are provided in Figure 1.
People with DKA and HHS are best managed in an intensive care unit or step-down setting 1,31,32 with specialist care 39, Protocols and insulin management software systems 41 may be beneficial 42,43but there can be challenges with achieving adherence 44, Volume status including fluid intake and outputvital signs, neurological status, plasma concentrations of electrolytes, anion gap, osmolality and glucose need to be monitored closely, initially as often as every 2 hours 1,31, Capillary blood glucose CBG measurements are unreliable in the setting of severe acidosis Precipitating factors must be diagnosed and treated 1,31, Restoring ECFV improves tissue perfusion and reduces plasma glucose levels both by dilution and by increasing urinary glucose losses.
ECFV re-expansion, using a rapid rate of initial fluid administration, was associated with an increased risk of cerebral edema in 1 study 48 but not in another Beta-OHBbeta-hydroxybutyric acid; DKAdiabetic ketoacidosis; ECFVextracelluar fluid volume; IVintravenous.
There have been no randomized trials that have studied strategies for potassium replacement. It is reasonable to treat the potassium deficit of HHS in the same way. Metabolic acidosis is a prominent component of DKA.
People with HHS have minimal or no acidosis. Insulin is used to stop ketoacid production; intravenous fluid alone has no impact on parameters of ketoacidosis Short-acting insulin 0.
There is no conclusive evidence supporting the use of an initial insulin bolus in adults and it is not recommended in children.
Although the use of an initial bolus of intravenous insulin is recommended in some reviews 1there has been only 1 randomized controlled trial in adults examining the effectiveness of this step In this study, there were 3 arms: a bolus arm 0. Unfortunately, this study did not examine the standard dose of insulin in DKA 0.
In children, using an initial bolus of intravenous insulin does not result in faster resolution of ketoacidosis 57,58 and increases the risk of cerebral edema see Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents chapter, p.
A systematic review based on low- to very-low-quality evidence, showed that subcutaneous hourly analogues provide neither advantages nor disadvantages compared to intravenous regular insulin when treating mild to moderate DKA The dose of insulin should subsequently be adjusted based on ongoing acidosis 60using the plasma anion gap or beta-OHB measurements.
Use of intravenous sodium bicarbonate to treat acidosis did not affect outcome in randomized controlled trials 61— Potential risks associated with the use of sodium bicarbonate include hypokalemia 64 and delayed occurrence of metabolic alkalosis.
Hyperosmolality is due to hyperglycemia and a water deficit. However, serum sodium concentration may be reduced due to shift of water out of cells. The concentration of sodium needs to be corrected for the level of glycemia to determine if there is also a water deficit Figure 1.
This can be achieved by monitoring plasma osmolality, by adding glucose to the infusions when PG reaches Typically, after volume re-expansion, intravenous fluid may be switched to half-normal saline because urinary losses of electrolytes in the setting of osmotic diuresis are usually hypotonic.
The potassium in the infusion will also add to the osmolality. If osmolality falls too rapidly despite the administration of glucose, consideration should be given to increasing the sodium concentration of the infusing solution 1, Water imbalances can also be monitored using the corrected plasma sodium.
Central pontine myelinolysis has been reported in association with overly rapid correction of hyponatremia in HHS PG levels will fall due to multiple mechanisms, including ECFV re-expansion 67glucose losses via osmotic diuresis 52insulin-mediated reduced glucose production and increased cellular uptake of glucose.
Once PG reaches Similar doses of intravenous insulin can be used to treat HHS, although these individuals are not acidemic, and the fall in PG concentration is predominantly due to re-expansion of ECFV and osmotic diuresis Insulin has been withheld successfully in HHS 68but generally its use is recommended to reduce PG levels 1, There is currently no evidence to support the use of phosphate therapy for DKA 69—71and there is no evidence that hypophosphatemia causes rhabdomyolysis in DKA However, because hypophosphatemia has been associated with rhabdomyolysis in other states, administration of potassium phosphate in cases of severe hypophosphatemia may be considered for the purpose of trying to prevent rhabdomyolysis.
Reported mortality in DKA ranges from 0. Mortality is usually due to the precipitating cause, electrolyte imbalances especially hypo- and hyperkalemia and cerebral edema. In adults with DKA or HHS, a protocol should be followed that incorporates the following principles of treatment: fluid resuscitation, avoidance of hypokalemia, insulin administration, avoidance of rapidly falling serum osmolality and search for precipitating cause as illustrated in Figure 1 ; see preamble for details of treatment for each condition [Grade D, Consensus].
Negative urine ketones should not be used to rule out DKA [Grade D, Level 4 35 ]. In adults with DKA, intravenous 0.
For adults with HHS, intravenous fluid administration should be individualized [Grade D, Consensus]. In adults with DKA, an infusion of short-acting intravenous insulin of 0. The insulin infusion rate should be maintained until the resolution of ketosis [Grade B, Level 2 60 ] as measured by the normalization of the plasma anion gap [Grade D, Consensus].
Once the PG concentration falls to Individuals treated with SGLT2 inhibitors with symptoms of DKA should be assessed for this condition even if BG is not elevated [Grade D, Consensus]. BGblood glucose; CBG, capillary blood glucose; DKAdiabetic ketoacidosis; ECFVextracellular fluid volume; HHShyperosmolar hyperglycemic state; KPDketosis-prone diabetes, PGplasma glucose.
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: Severe hyperglycemia| Hyperglycemia - Wikipedia | This is done by a combination of proper diet, regular exercise, and insulin or other medication such as metformin , etc. Those with hyperglycaemia can be treated using sulphonylureas or metformin or both. These drugs help by improving glycaemic control. Hyperglycemia can also be improved through minor lifestyle changes. Increasing aerobic exercise to at least 30 minutes a day causes the body to make better use of accumulated glucose since the glucose is being converted to energy by the muscles. Diets higher in healthy unsaturated fats and whole wheat carbohydrates such as the Mediterranean diet can help reduce carbohydrate intake to better control hyperglycemia. Carbohydrates are the main cause for hyperglycemia—non-whole-wheat items should be substituted for whole-wheat items. Although fruits are a part of a complete nutritious diet, fruit intake should be limited due to high sugar content. Hyperglycemia is lower in higher income groups since there is access to better education, healthcare and resources. Low-middle income groups are more likely to develop hyperglycemia, due in part to a limited access to education and a reduced availability of healthy food options. Hyperglycemia is one of the main symptoms of diabetes and it has substantially affected the population making it an epidemic due to the population's increased calorie consumption. The origin of the term is Greek : prefix ὑπέρ- hyper- "over-", γλυκός glycos "sweet wine, must ", αἷμα haima "blood", -ία, -εια -ia suffix for abstract nouns of feminine gender. Contents move to sidebar hide. Article Talk. Read Edit View history. Tools Tools. What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Permanent link Page information Cite this page Get shortened URL Download QR code Wikidata item. Download as PDF Printable version. In other projects. Wikimedia Commons. Too much blood sugar, usually because of diabetes. 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When to seek medical care If DKA is suspected you should seek medical care immediately, by calling or local emergency services, because DKA can be life threatening. If you check for ketones, which can initially be checked by an at-home urine test strip, and find the presence of a large number of ketones. Was this helpful? How do you treat and manage acute hyperglycemia? Importance of managing blood sugars. How we reviewed this article: Sources. Healthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. Apr 4, Written By Corinna Cornejo. Share this article. Read this next. Hyperglycemia vs. Medically reviewed by Harshil Matta, DO. What Does It Mean to Have High Blood Sugar? READ MORE. Tips to Avoid Nocturnal Hypoglycemia When You Have Type 1 Diabetes. Medically reviewed by Angela M. Bell, MD, FACP. Postprandial Hyperglycemia: How to Treat High Blood Sugars After Eating. Medically reviewed by Kelly Wood, MD. Fasting Hyperglycemia: What to Know About These High Blood Sugars. Medically reviewed by Marina Basina, M. High Blood Sugar Symptoms in People Without Diabetes. How Is Hyperglycemia Treated in the Hospital? Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. When the glucose level in the blood rises, the pancreas releases insulin. The insulin unlocks the cells so that glucose can enter. This provides the fuel the cells need to work properly. Extra glucose is stored in the liver and muscles. This process lowers the amount of glucose in the bloodstream and prevents it from reaching dangerously high levels. As the blood sugar level returns to normal, so does the amount of insulin the pancreas makes. Diabetes drastically reduces insulin's effects on the body. This may be because your pancreas is unable to produce insulin, as in type 1 diabetes. Or it may be because your body is resistant to the effects of insulin, or it doesn't make enough insulin to keep a normal glucose level, as in type 2 diabetes. In people who have diabetes, glucose tends to build up in the bloodstream. This condition is called hyperglycemia. It may reach dangerously high levels if it is not treated properly. Insulin and other drugs are used to lower blood sugar levels. Illness or stress can trigger hyperglycemia. That's because hormones your body makes to fight illness or stress can also cause blood sugar to rise. You may need to take extra diabetes medication to keep blood glucose in your target range during illness or stress. Keeping blood sugar in a healthy range can help prevent many diabetes-related complications. Long-term complications of hyperglycemia that isn't treated include:. If blood sugar rises very high or if high blood sugar levels are not treated, it can lead to two serious conditions. Diabetic ketoacidosis. This condition develops when you don't have enough insulin in your body. When this happens, glucose can't enter your cells for energy. Your blood sugar level rises, and your body begins to break down fat for energy. When fat is broken down for energy in the body, it produces toxic acids called ketones. Ketones accumulate in the blood and eventually spill into the urine. If it isn't treated, diabetic ketoacidosis can lead to a diabetic coma that can be life-threatening. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state. This condition occurs when the body makes insulin, but the insulin doesn't work properly. If you develop this condition, your body can't use either glucose or fat for energy. Glucose then goes into the urine, causing increased urination. If it isn't treated, diabetic hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state can lead to life-threatening dehydration and coma. It's very important to get medical care for it right away. On this page. When to see a doctor. Risk factors. A Book: The Essential Diabetes Book. Early signs and symptoms Recognizing early symptoms of hyperglycemia can help identify and treat it right away. Watch for: Frequent urination Increased thirst Blurred vision Feeling weak or unusually tired. Later signs and symptoms If hyperglycemia isn't treated, it can cause toxic acids, called ketones, to build up in the blood and urine. Symptoms include: Fruity-smelling breath Dry mouth Abdominal pain Nausea and vomiting Shortness of breath Confusion Loss of consciousness. Request an appointment. From Mayo Clinic to your inbox. Sign up for free and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips, current health topics, and expertise on managing health. Click here for an email preview. 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| What is hyperglycemia? Symptoms, treatments, causes, and all else you need to know | Ketones accumulate in the blood and eventually spill into the urine. If it isn't treated, diabetic ketoacidosis can lead to a diabetic coma that can be life-threatening. Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state. This condition occurs when the body makes insulin, but the insulin doesn't work properly. If you develop this condition, your body can't use either glucose or fat for energy. Glucose then goes into the urine, causing increased urination. If it isn't treated, diabetic hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state can lead to life-threatening dehydration and coma. It's very important to get medical care for it right away. On this page. When to see a doctor. Risk factors. A Book: The Essential Diabetes Book. Early signs and symptoms Recognizing early symptoms of hyperglycemia can help identify and treat it right away. Watch for: Frequent urination Increased thirst Blurred vision Feeling weak or unusually tired. Later signs and symptoms If hyperglycemia isn't treated, it can cause toxic acids, called ketones, to build up in the blood and urine. Symptoms include: Fruity-smelling breath Dry mouth Abdominal pain Nausea and vomiting Shortness of breath Confusion Loss of consciousness. Request an appointment. From Mayo Clinic to your inbox. Sign up for free and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips, current health topics, and expertise on managing health. Click here for an email preview. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information, and understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your email and website usage information with other information we have about you. If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, this could include protected health information. If we combine this information with your protected health information, we will treat all of that information as protected health information and will only use or disclose that information as set forth in our notice of privacy practices. You may opt-out of email communications at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link in the e-mail. Many factors can contribute to hyperglycemia, including: Not using enough insulin or other diabetes medication Not injecting insulin properly or using expired insulin Not following your diabetes eating plan Being inactive Having an illness or infection Using certain medications, such as steroids or immunosuppressants Being injured or having surgery Experiencing emotional stress, such as family problems or workplace issues Illness or stress can trigger hyperglycemia. Long-term complications Keeping blood sugar in a healthy range can help prevent many diabetes-related complications. Long-term complications of hyperglycemia that isn't treated include: Cardiovascular disease Nerve damage neuropathy Kidney damage diabetic nephropathy or kidney failure Damage to the blood vessels of the retina diabetic retinopathy that could lead to blindness Feet problems caused by damaged nerves or poor blood flow that can lead to serious skin infections, ulcerations and, in some severe cases, amputation Bone and joint problems Teeth and gum infections. Emergency complications If blood sugar rises very high or if high blood sugar levels are not treated, it can lead to two serious conditions. To help keep your blood sugar within a healthy range: Follow your diabetes meal plan. If you take insulin or oral diabetes medication, be consistent about the amount and timing of your meals and snacks. The food you eat must be in balance with the insulin working in your body. Monitor your blood sugar. Depending on your treatment plan, you may check and record your blood sugar level several times a week or several times a day. Careful monitoring is the only way to make sure that your blood sugar level stays within your target range. Note when your glucose readings are above or below your target range. Carefully follow your health care provider's directions for how to take your medication. Adjust your medication if you change your physical activity. The adjustment depends on blood sugar test results and on the type and length of the activity. If you have questions about this, talk to your health care provider. By Mayo Clinic Staff. Aug 20, Show References. Hyperglycemia high blood glucose. American Diabetes Association. Accessed July 6, What is diabetes? National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Conclusions Hyperglycemia is a well-known metabolic derangement, which can contribute to the development of serious acute DKA, HHS and chronic complications micro- and macrovascular disease. Several studies have clearly shown a strong association between chronic hyperglycemia and the development of both micro- and macrovascular complications of diabetes. In addition, there is growing evidence suggesting that acute hyperglycemia, particularly PPG, plays a role in the pathogenesis of complications. In contrast, the role of glucose variability in the development of vascular complications is not yet clear. Interventions able to reduce HbA1c can reduce the development or progression of vascular complications of diabetes. Further studies are required to clarify the impact of strategies targeting more specifically components of acute hyperglycemia, to improve outcomes in patients with diabetes. M Loredana Marcovecchio has nothing to disclose in relation to this article. No funding was received in the publication of this article. This study involves a review of the literature and did not involve any studies with human or animal subjects performed by any of the authors. Authorship: Thel named author meets the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors ICMJE criteria for authorship of this manuscript, takes responsibility for the integrity of the work as a whole, and has given final approval to the version to be published. M Loredana Marcovecchio, University of Cambridge, Box , Level 8, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK. E: mlm45 medschl. This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License, which permits any non-commercial use, distribution, adaptation and reproduction provided the original author s and source are given appropriate credit. touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology. Type 2 diabetes T2D is one of the most common chronic noncommunicable diseases, its incidence is exponentially increasing and is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Welcome to the latest edition of touchREVIEWS in Endocrinology. In this issue we feature a range of articles to keep you up to date with the latest discussions and developments in the field of medical endocrinology. We start with an expert interview from the Founder and CEO of the Global Liver Institute, Donna Cryer, who […]. Type 1 diabetes mellitus T1DM is an autoimmune disease secondary to the destruction of the insulin-producing β cells of the islets of the pancreas. Environmental factors presumably trigger the disease in genetically susceptible individuals, leading to a lifetime dependency on exogenous insulin. Share this activity. Let's go! Feedback Thank you for your feedback. Back to Activity. Next question. Quick Links:. Article Information. Overview Hyperglycemia is due to a dysregulation in the complex mechanisms implicated in glucose homeostasis. Keywords Hyperglycemia, complications, vascular, acute, chronic. Disclosure M Loredana Marcovecchio has nothing to disclose in relation to this article. Correspondence M Loredana Marcovecchio, University of Cambridge, Box , Level 8, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK. uk Access This article is published under the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License, which permits any non-commercial use, distribution, adaptation and reproduction provided the original author s and source are given appropriate credit. Received T References 1. Shrayyef MZ, Gerich JE, Normal Glucose Homeostasis. 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| For more information | Castro Fueling for triathlon training Severe hyperglycemia opinion. Segere Severe hyperglycemia was Severe hyperglycemia by a high rate of withdrawal of hypergltcemia participants. Many factors can contribute Severe hyperglycemia hyperglycemia, including: Not using enough insulin or huperglycemia diabetes medication Not Hypeglycemia insulin Severe hyperglycemia or hyyperglycemia expired Severe hyperglycemia Not following your Severe hyperglycemia eating plan Being inactive Having an illness or infection Using certain medications, such as steroids or immunosuppressants Being injured or having surgery Experiencing emotional stress, such as family problems or workplace issues Illness or stress can trigger hyperglycemia. See "Insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus". Johansen MY, MacDonald CS, Hansen KB, et al. Choi JG, Winn AN, Skandari MR, et al. In one study, however, only 50 percent of patients with type 2 diabetes were able to maintain a regular exercise regimen [ 24 ]. |
Enhanced respiratory fitness hyperglycemia hyperglycdmia a sudden, severe onset of high blood sugar levels that requires medical attention. It Hyperglyecmia lead to serious complications such Severe hyperglycemia kidney damage. Hyperglycemia is a common complication resulting from diabetes. Acute hyperglycemia typically occurs in people living with type 1 diabetes. The incident rates of hyperglycemia have increased significantly over the past two decades. The likely causes include decreased activity levels and an aging population.
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